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Bratwurst vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between bratwurst and dulce de Leche?

  • Bratwurst is higher in vitamin B12, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B6, yet dulce de Leche is higher in calcium and vitamin B2.
  • Bratwurst's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 98% more.
  • Bratwurst has 24 times more vitamin B1 than dulce de Leche. While bratwurst has 0.38mg of vitamin B1, dulce de Leche has only 0.016mg.
  • The amount of sodium in dulce de Leche is lower.
  • The glycemic index of bratwurst is lower.

We used Bratwurst, beef and pork, smoked and Dulce de Leche types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 2.1% 25% 38% 27% 67% 56% 111% 5.3% 77%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more IronIron +488.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1900%
Contains more ZincZinc +212.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1950%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +422.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3485.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +23.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.8%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 95% 49% 58% 41% 46% 334% 0% 3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2275%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1381%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +761.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more FolateFolate +175%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 26% 2% 57% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 26.34 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 56.65 g
Other: 2.81 g
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.4%
Contains more FatsFats +258.4%
Contains more WaterWater +97.3%
Contains more OtherOther +60.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2667.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.08 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.58 g
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +273.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +321.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bratwurst Dulce de Leche
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bratwurst Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 2.67µg 0.31µg 98%
Sodium 848mg 129mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.38mg 0.016mg 30%
Fats 26.34g 7.35g 29%
Calcium 7mg 251mg 24%
Selenium 14.1µg 2.7µg 21%
Vitamin B3 3.11mg 0.21mg 18%
Carbs 2g 55.35g 18%
Cholesterol 78mg 29mg 16%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Zinc 2.47mg 0.79mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.405mg 15%
Monounsaturated fat 8g 2.143g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.016mg 14%
Protein 12.2g 6.84g 11%
Iron 1mg 0.17mg 10%
Phosphorus 130mg 193mg 9%
Vitamin A 0µg 74µg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.58g 0.375g 8%
Copper 0.08mg 0.004mg 8%
Saturated fat 6.08g 4.534g 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.69mg 0.835mg 3%
Folate 4µg 11µg 2%
Manganese 0.041mg 0.002mg 2%
Potassium 283mg 350mg 2%
Magnesium 15mg 22mg 2%
Calories 297kcal 315kcal 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin D 6IU 1%
Net carbs 2g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 0g 49.74g N/A
Trans fat 0.364g N/A
Tryptophan 0.107mg 0%
Threonine 0.465mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.485mg 0%
Leucine 0.81mg 0%
Lysine 0.903mg 0%
Methionine 0.364mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.405mg 0%
Valine 0.464mg 0%
Histidine 0.395mg 0%
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bratwurst Dulce de Leche
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Bratwurst
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Bratwurst
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche contains less Sodium (difference - 719mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.546g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bratwurst
Bratwurst is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Bratwurst - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172956/nutrients
  2. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.